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February 21, 2026
Chaos, confusion and $200 billion dreams: What I saw at India’s AI summit
India hosted one of the world's biggest AI events this week, but it was marred by impossible traffic and a lack of organization.
TL;DR
- The AI Impact Summit in New Delhi faced severe logistical issues, including unmanageable traffic and disorganized event management.
- Security protocols were unclear, causing delays and confusion for media and delegates.
- Controversies included the last-minute withdrawal of Bill Gates and a university's claim over a robot dog developed by a Chinese firm.
- Despite the chaos, U.S. tech companies like Google and OpenAI highlighted India's AI potential, announcing new partnerships and investments.
- India aims to attract $200 billion in AI investment over the next two years, showcasing its ambition to become a global AI leader.
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